2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE and XC
Triumph have taken the Scrambler big-bore for 2019 with an 89 hp version of the 270-degree 1200cc Bonneville engine housed in a stripped back retro Scrambler format that seeks to marry modern technology with classic styling.
The engine seems to be tuned with big-bore thump in mind. A 7,500 rev limit cuts in only 100rpm after the claimed 89 horsepower peak, while the maximum twist of 110 Nm hits its fattest at not much more than half those revs, 3950 rpm to be exact.
Triumph mention ‘low inertia’ in the press blurb so we presume that the 97.6 mm pistons swing off a somewhat lighter 80 mm crank throw in comparison to the Bonneville. Those aforementioned power figures are 12.5 per cent more than the T120 Bonneville, and 38 per cent more than the smaller engined 900 cc Street Scrambler.
Out of the two models it is the XE that has the more serious off-road chops with a very generous 250 mm of suspension travel compared to the also quite long 200 mm travel of the XC model.
Showa provide the fully-adjustable forks on both models with the XE boasting 2 mm larger stanchions in gold compared to the 45 mm black items found on the XC.
Ohlins fully-adjustable piggyback shocks grace both bikes and it seems the team at Ohlins are impressed by the new Scramblers.
Emil Ã…berg – Ohlins
’The twin spring Öhlins RSU on the new Triumph Scrambler 1200 combines new technology with inspiration from 70’s motocross to deliver high performance and long suspension travel capability. Our testing team were amazed with the performance of the new 1200 Scramblers, and considered them to be actually more capable off-road than many of the adventure bikes they had tested.’’
You will need a longer inseam for the XE as at 870 mm its seat height is 30 mm taller than the XC.
Both bikes ride on a 90/90-21 front and 150/70-17 rear tyres that are wrapped around 32-spoke tubeless ready rims with optional tyre pressure monitoring.
High-spec monobloc hardware from Brembo looks after the stopping duties.
The tubular steel frame is all new for the Scrambler 1200 platform and combines with aluminium cradles. While the XC has a 547 mm long swingarm, the XE gets a much longer item at 579 mm. The longer swingarm should help the bike be more manageable in the slippery stuff, and also make it easier to slide!
The XE also scores a higher spec ABS and traction control system with lean-angle functionality thanks to an internal measurement unit (IMU).
The XE also gains an extra Off-Road Pro mode to add to the Road, Rain, Sport, Off-Road and rider customisable modes present on both bikes.
Folding and adjustable foot controls are also exclusive to the XE model as are the braced alloy hand-guards and heated grips.
Both bikes feature Triumph’s latest generation full-colour TFT screen with optional bluetooth functionality. The bluetooth system not only allows for turn-by-turn navigation to be displayed when partnered with your phone, but also music and voice controls for your intercom system.
The navigation prompts are a first for Triumph that debuts on these new Scramblers. We have seen this great new technology on a few new motorcycles now but Triumph have gone further and implemented an integrated GoPro camera control system!
LED lighting is used throughout both motorcycles along with keyless ignition, cruise control and a USB charging socket.
As we recently have noted when testing some of the latest Triumph models, the brand is definitely positioning itself further up in to the premium category of motorcycles.
Thus I would expect these new Scramblers, especially the very highly appointed XE model, to be priced north of 20k, but hey maybe Triumph will surprise us..? Both new models are expected to arrive in Australia late in the first-quarter of 2019.
- Optimised cornering ABS and traction control, facilitated by an inertial measurement unit (IMU)
- Longer travel Showa adjustable USD forks – 250 mm travel
- Longer travel Öhlins adjustable rear suspension – 250 mm travel
- Longer travel aluminium swingarm (579 mm)
- Six riding modes (Road, Rain, Sport, Off-Road, Rider-Configurable and Off-Road Pro)
- Adjustable folding foot controls
- Heated grips
- Top-of-the-range finishes & detailing
- Iconic Triumph tank badge
- Hand guards with aluminium brace
- Brembo MCS lever
- Silver handlebar finish with black anodised risers and clamps.
- Gold coloured forks
- Two colour schemes: Fusion White with Brooklands Green, or Cobalt Blue with Jet Black
| SCRAMBLER 1200 XC |
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SCRAMBLER 1200 XC | |
Engine Type | Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin |
Capacity | 1200 cc |
Bore/Stroke | 97.6 x 80.0 mm |
Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
Maximum Power | 90 PS / 89 Bhp (66.2 kW) @ 7,400 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 110 Nm @ 3,950 rpm |
Fuel system | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
Exhaust | Brushed 2 into 2 exhaust system with brushed high level silencers |
Final drive | X ring chain |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate assist clutch |
Gearbox | 6-speed |
Frame | Tubular steel with aluminium cradles |
Swingarm | Twin-sided, aluminium, 547mm long |
Front Wheel | Tubeless 36-spoke 21 x 2.15in, aluminium rims |
Rear Wheel | Tubeless 32-spoke 17 x 4.25in, aluminium rims |
Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
Rear Tyre | 150/70 R17 |
Front Suspension | Showa ⌀45mm fully adjustable USD forks. 200mm wheel travel. |
Rear Suspension | Öhlins fully adjustable piggy-back RSUs with twin springs. 200mm wheel travel. |
Front Brake | Twin 320mm discs, Brembo M50 monoblock calipers, radial master cylinder. Switchable ABS. |
Rear Brake | Single 255mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. Switchable ABS. |
Length | 2,285 mm |
Width (Handlebars) | 840 mm |
Height Without Mirrors | 1,200 mm |
Seat Height | 840 mm |
Wheelbase | 1530 mm |
Rake | 25.8 |
Trail | 121 mm |
Dry Weight | 205 Kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 L |
Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L /100 km |
CO2 Emissions | 113 g/km |
| SCRAMBLER 1200 XE |
| CORE FEATURES |
| ENGINE |
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SCRAMBLER 1200 XE | |
Engine Type | Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin |
Capacity | 1200 cc |
Bore/Stroke | 97.6 x 80.0 mm |
Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
Maximum Power | 90 PS / 89 Bhp (66.2 kW) @ 7,400 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 110 Nm @ 3,950 rpm |
Fuel system | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
Exhaust | Brushed 2 into 2 exhaust system with brushed high level silencers |
Final drive | X ring chain |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate assist clutch |
Gearbox | 6-speed |
Frame | Tubular steel with aluminium cradles |
Swingarm | Twin-sided, aluminium, 579mm long |
Front Wheel | Tubeless 36-spoke 21 x 2.15in, aluminium rims |
Rear Wheel | Tubeless 32-spoke 17 x 4.25in, aluminium rims |
Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
Rear Tyre | 150/70 R17 |
Front Suspension | Showa ⌀47mm fully adjustable USD forks. 250mm wheel travel. |
Rear Suspension | Öhlins fully adjustable piggy-back RSUs with twin springs. 250mm wheel travel. |
Front Brake | Twin 320mm discs, Brembo M50 monoblock calipers, radial master cylinder. Switchable Cornering ABS |
Rear Brake | Single 255mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. Switchable Cornering ABS |
Length | 2,325 mm |
Width (Handlebars) | 905 mm |
Height Without Mirrors | 1,250 mm |
Seat Height | 870 mm |
Wheelbase | 1570 mm |
Rake | 26.9 |
Trail | 129.2 mm |
Dry Weight | 207 Kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 L |
Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L /100 km |
CO2 Emissions | 113 g/km |
